Identifies two major directions in forecasting higher education in the Soviet Union: forecasting specific subsystems such as financing, materials, physical plants, and organization; and forecasting the system as a whole. Discusses the need for integration within these two areas of forecasting. (Author/DB)

Reviews distinctive background features in the development of the Marseilles School of Engineering, Marseille, France. (SL)

This essay is a first attempt to delineate the different threads woven into the conceptual tapestry of comparative education in North America, and some of the socio-political values that have pervaded basic research and policy recommendations. (Author)

Drawing upon some organizing principles for comparative education is the basis for this discussion of its development over the past quarter century. Emphasizes parallels between education and other people-serving programs and underlines the potential gains from a combined cross-cultural and cross-program comparison. (Author/RK)

Presents human-centered and cybernetic (system theory) structuring approaches for organizing the biology curriculum. Each approach involves social and inter-disciplinary impact. (SL)

Only the future will be able to determine to what degree gerontology will emerge as a completely autonomous discipline whose members share a common identity and who are organized to protect the vested interests of this particular occupational group. (Author)

Discusses efforts to improve scientific research by certifying research projects and research instructors. Improvements include better evaluation of dissertations, clarifying standards for research certification, and improving formal graduate study programs. (Author/DB)

This is the third in a series of four articles, (including EJ 163 640 and AA 527 267), tracing the history of the National Catholic Educational Association through the contributions made by six of the Association's leaders. This article focuses on the work of Msgr. Frederick G. Hochwalt, NCEA chief executive, 1944-1966. (Editor/RK)

Shifts in funding priorities at the National Institute of Education may indicate significant changes in the types of activities NIE will support in coming years. Less emphasis will be placed on curriculum development activities and more on research and strengthening others' development capabilities and efforts. (Author)

An account is given of the growth of education in Indian schools in the last 25 years, of the place of biology in the curriculum, the facilities available, and of the qualifications and methods of training of biology teachers. (Author/MA)

Last spring a number of educational organizations were asked by the Council of Ministers of Education, Canada, to comment on the recently completed OECD Report. Here is the comment prepared by the CEA. (Editor)

Recognizes the fact that an elaboration of a particular theory of education and of the position film studies occupy within the educational system will determine system strategies and understanding. (MH)

Past, present, and future trends concerning behavioral objectives. Topics include: the nature and roles of objectives, conceptual objectives for domain-referenced education, and objectives for instructional and evaluation design. (DAG)

Discusses the involvement of the Dutch government in the provision of funds for universities with the focus on international cooperation. (Editor/RK)

Describes the commitment of Unesco to developing adult education programs worldwide. Discussed are historical background, objectives and strategies, program content, and relationship between adult education and other educational branches of the social environment. (AV)